A real Halloween favorite of young and old!

Sorcerer's Wands

1 (14-ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon water
20 (7- to 8-inch) pretzel rods
10-ounces chocolate candy coating
Decorator candies and/or sprinkles

1. Spray waxed paper-covered baking sheet with no stick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Combine caramels and water in microwave-safe dish. Microwave on HIGH, stirring after each minute, until smooth (2 to 2 1/2 minutes).
3. Dip each pretzel rod into melted caramel. Spread caramel onto about 2/3 of pretzel with spatula. Let excess drip from pretzel. Place onto prepared waxed paper until set. Refrigerate rods while preparing chocolate coating.
4. Place chocolate candy coating into 2-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH, stirring after each minute, until coating is melted (1 1/2 to 2 minutes).
5. Press caramel mixture evenly and smoothly around pretzels; dip into chocolate, using spatula to spread chocolate, if necessary. Place onto waxed paper; decorate with candies or sprinkles. Refrigerate until set.

Makes 20 wands.

*Substitute 1 1/2 cups real semi-sweet chocolate chips plus 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening.

Nutrition Facts (1 wand):
Calories: 180
Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 190 mg
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Dietary Fiber: <1 g
Protein: 2 g

Recipe and photograph are provided courtesy of Land O Lakes, Inc.